Machu Picchu Weather in October
What's the weather like in Machu Picchu (Cusco) in October 2025?
The climate in Machu Picchu during October can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
October is in the spring in Machu Picchu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 25.5°C 77.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.9°C 53.4°F |
| Average temperature | 18.7°C 65.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 75 mm 3 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 18.5°C 65.3°F |
| Humidity | 57% |
| Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average October is the 6th wettest month of the year in Machu Picchu with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October temperatures in Machu Picchu
October rainfall
October hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Machu Picchu in October 2025.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in October
Machu Picchu weather stats
| Hottest month: | November | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 17mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 151mm 5.9ins |
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